Cheers to Friday: Sip Your Way into the Weekend

Ah, Friday — the glorious day when the weekend is so close you can taste it. And while we’re all about diving headfirst into fun and relaxation, there’s no better way to kick off your weekend than with some of Australia and New Zealand’s most iconic drinks.

At Global Delights, we’ve curated a collection of liquid gold from Down Under that’ll quench your thirst and get you in the Friday mood. So, let’s pop open a can, kick back, and see what the Southern Hemisphere has to offer. (Spoiler: it’s delicious.)

 

1. Solo: The Lemon Crush You Can Slam Down Fast

If Friday were a drink, it would be Solo. Why? Because Solo’s motto is literally “the thirst crusher.” It’s the drink you grab when you need to wash away the week’s woes in a flood of zesty lemon goodness. We like to imagine it’s the drink Crocodile Dundee would enjoy after wrestling a croc.

 

2. Bundaberg: The Brewed Perfection

Next up on our list of Friday essentials is the iconic Bundaberg — the drink that knows how to take its time. Bundaberg isn’t just made, it’s crafted. This Aussie classic is brewed over three days, because good things come to those who wait, and better things come in stubby little bottles.

Pro tip: Bundaberg goes great solo (no pun intended), but even better in a cocktail. Because if you're not mixing drinks on a Friday, are you really living?

 

3. Passiona: Passionfruit Punch of Happiness

Need a bit of tropical zest to really get that weekend started? Look no further than Passiona, the passionfruit-flavoured fizzy wonder that tastes like someone bottled up a summer vacation. At Global Delights, we’re proud to say we’ve fuelled many a Friday with this fizzy fruit punch, and we recommend having a few on hand for when the weekend demands a little tropical twist.

4. Lemon & Paeroa (L&P): New Zealand’s Own Legend

Now, let’s cross the ditch to New Zealand for a moment and give a massive shout-out to Lemon & Paeroa, affectionately known as L&P. This Kiwi classic is the stuff of legends. And by legend, we mean it’s so good it could inspire a whole country. It’s basically a national treasure.

L&P is a delightful blend of lemony zing with a dash of Paeroa’s mineral water. If you’ve never been to Paeroa, don’t worry—just know it’s a small town with really great water, and Kiwis turned it into the most refreshingly crisp soft drink you’ll ever taste. It’s like Sprite, but better. Yeah, we said it.